Side by sideSuburb comparison

Freeburn Island vs Micalo Island.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Freeburn Island edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Freeburn Island (985) sits above Micalo Island (981).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Freeburn Island edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 981).

Common questionsFreeburn Island vs Micalo Island

Common questions

Does Freeburn Island or Micalo Island have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Freeburn Island scores 985 vs 981 in Micalo Island. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Freeburn Island
Metric
Micalo Island

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$340/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$325/wk
Owner occupied
86.0%
Renter occupied
29.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
20
Bike score
0
7,058
Population
45
56
Median age
56

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
8
985
Avg ICSEA
981

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).